Mimosa by Alvar Cawén. An expressionist still life featuring bright yellow mimosa flowers in a vase alongside a blue teapot and other objects on a table.

Mimosa

Alvar Cawén

1914 · Oil Paint, Card Stock

This 1914 still life by Alvar Cawén captures the vibrant energy of mimosa flowers against a deep, atmospheric background.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1914, this bold expressionist work by Finnish artist Alvar Cawén features a bouquet of bright yellow mimosa flowers. The composition utilizes a dark, moody palette punctuated by vibrant blues and reds, creating a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere characteristic of early 20th-century modernism.